Pakistan And Bangladesh between the Rawalpindi Bangladesh need 143 more runs for a historic series win against Pakistan with ten wickets remaining in the second Test match.
The worst performance of the Pakistan team continued on the fourth day of the second Test. The entire team was scattered like dry leaves.
Pakistan, whose second innings started on the third day of the match, was expecting a strong fight back on the fourth day due to two wickets, which could not be fulfilled.
Although Pakistan had a 12-run lead in the first innings, opener Abdullah Shafiq’s careless dismissal started to pave the way for another defeat.
Abdullah Shafiq was caught out by the wicketkeeper on a very out-of-bounds ball.
The other player to get out was night watchman Khurram Shehzad who was bowled for zero. Both wickets were taken by young fast bowler Hasan Mehmood.
The fourth day of the match proved disastrous for Pakistan batting. At the start of the day, Saeem Ayub was dismissed by Najamul Hasan off Tasin Ahmed’s ball to a brilliant catch.
Captain Shan Masood’s irresponsible batting continued. He was caught out playing an unnecessary shot off Naheed Rana. He could only score 28 runs.
Babar Azam, who had a lot of hopes, was also caught in the slip for 11 runs off the ball of Naheed Rana.
Vice-captain Saud Shakeel once again played an irresponsible shot and was caught out by Naheed Rana for just two runs.
Muhammad Rizwan and Salman Agha batted a bit better but could not resist for long. Both made a partnership of 54 runs but Hasan Mehmood sent Rizwan back to the pavilion for 43 runs.
Salman Agha scored 47 runs but other batsmen of Pakistan could not support. When Hasan Mehmood dismissed Mir Hamza, Pakistan’s second innings ended at 172 runs.
Despite Pakistan’s total lead of 184 runs, the balance of the Test match looks in Bangladesh’s favor as the Tigers chase down the target by 42 runs for no loss.
While the fifth day’s play remains. On the fourth day, play was called off early due to rain.
Excellent bowling by Hasan Mehmood
Hasan Mahmood became the first fast bowler of Bangladesh to take five wickets against Pakistan.
His swing bowling on an easy pitch destroyed the Pakistani batting along with Rana Naheed who also bowled brilliantly and took three of Pakistan’s most important wickets.
Fast bowlers rule
Bangladesh team set another unique record in Rawalpindi Test. When fast bowlers have taken all ten wickets.
Bangladesh’s bowling attack is known for its spinners but the current fast bowlers have changed the mood. This fast bowling attack made Pakistani batsmen a school of children.
Perseverance of Bangladeshi batsmen
If the bowlers have performed feats in this Test, the batsmen at the bottom also stand out.
For the first time in Test cricket, a team put together a partnership of more than 150 runs for the seventh wicket when six wickets had fallen for 30 runs.
In this Sept. 1, 2024 photo, Pakistan batsman Abdullah Shafiq walks off the field after being dismissed in the Rawalpindi Test. In the background, Bangladesh players celebrate their wicket (AFP)
It was the 165-run partnership of Liton Das and Mehdi Has Miraz that snatched the Test match from the hands of Pakistan.
If Pakistan’s bowling had dismissed Bangladesh early at that time, the result might have been different.
However, Latin Das’ innings of 138 runs laid the foundation for victory. The dedication and responsibility with which he batted was remarkable.
Along with him, Mehdi Hasan faced the Pakistani fast bowling with complete confidence.
The state of Pakistani team
After winning the first test in unfavorable conditions, the Bangladesh team is entitled to win the second test.
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However, cricket is a game of chance and anything can happen on the fifth day. But the disastrous situation that the Pakistan team is facing has made the future of the team doubtful.
The batting is nervous and the bowling is far from the target.
In the second test, Khurram Shehzad bowled brilliantly and took six wickets, but he could not show a winning performance.
The last chance for Pakistan’s bowling will be on the fifth day and if the bowlers can take early wickets, the match could be interesting, but the way Bangladesh openers Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam are playing, they can complete this win without loss. are
Pakistan team which has not won any test match so far this year. Now it looks impossible for him to reach the final of the ICC Test Championship.
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2024-09-04 10:36:24
